#NationalStationeryWeek Twitter Giveaway!
April 30, 2019Between Tuesday 30th April and Sunday 5th May 2019, I have teamed up with 6 fabulous small businesses to give you the chance to win some lovely stationery themed goodies. It is #NationalStationeryWeek after all! Just head over to my...
Small Biz Eco-friendly Gift Guide
March 16, 2019We should all be making small changes to what we buy these days so below are 24 eco-friendly ideas to help you on your way to greener shopping! *Please note, some of the links below are affiliate links which means...
Small Biz Gift Guide – Mother’s Day
March 10, 2019Mum’s are amazing. Mine definitely is and not only is she a huge inspiration to me but she’s also my best friend. Whilst we all love our Mum’s every day of the year, Mother’s Day is a day to spoil...
A Happy Pup Thanks to Milo’s Mail
February 7, 2019I’m probably one of the many dog owners who loves to spoil their dog. Kiera only has to look at me and I feel guilty that I haven’t bought her anything in a while. Cue Milo’s Mail. Code for dog...
A Tranquil Bath with Kathleen Natural
January 29, 2019As anyone will know when you have an overnight stay or weekend away, you don’t really want to be lugging your full size toiletries with you. I always ask for travel sized mini’s for Birthday/Christmas and collect them up for...
Smooth Skin with Friction Free Shaving
December 13, 2018Imagine having smooth legs, without the hassle of a blunt razor? Well you can, thanks to Friction Free Shaving (or FFS for short). I hate to think how long I go without changing my razor blade, and I’m sure you’re...
A Cosy Night in with Popcorn Shed
December 11, 2018You can’t beat a cosy night in with your favourite film and a bowl of popcorn, right? And it’s even better if it’s the award winning Popcorn Shed’s popcorn too. I was recently sent a very lovely bundle of popcorn...
The Perfect Cheese and Wine Party with Pong Cheese
December 8, 2018If you are a true cheese lover, then you will appreciate the existence of the fabulous small biz Pong Cheese. A cheese lovers dream of the finest cheese delivered straight to your door (with frozen ice-gel packs to preserve the cheeses). What...
The Craved ‘Beer-Meat-Hot’ Crate
December 5, 2018Craved London are all about curating craft food and drink made in Britain. Basically, everything I love. And when the most beautiful handmade wooden crate turned up on my doorstep, I knew I wasn’t going to be disappointed at all. “We believe...
Winter Elixir with I Love Gin
December 4, 2018Hopefully some of you will have been following me on my super cool I Love Gin monthly journey. A wonderful world of G&T’s delivered straight to your door and this month’s box is The Winter Elixir. As a small business blogger...
Christmas Joy with Handpicked Hampers
November 19, 2018Christmas just shouts hampers. I love seeing what’s in them and there’s nothing more exciting than receiving one and admiring the contents. Plus, they generally cover all bases and eventualities. This is exactly where Handpicked Hampers come in. Whether it’s...
Small Business Story Telling with The Local Collective
November 17, 2018Small Businesses supporting other Small Businesses is what it’s all about and The Local Collective are a fantastic example of that. But they aren’t just a business. As they put it, they are a space for story telling for the...
The Quickest Coffee with Blue Coffee Box
November 14, 2018Blue Coffee Box is all about ethically sourced speciality coffee, delivered straight to your door. Nothing more, nothing less. In 5 simple steps you can have this wonderful coffee subscription service set up, and a cup of coffee on your...
The Ultimate Leftover Chicken Sandwich ft. Rubies in the Rubble
November 12, 2018If you haven’t heard of Rubies in the Rubble you will after reading this post. Founded because of the growing problem with food waste, this is one brand on a creative mission to combat food waste. So much fruit and veg...
Roundwood on the Road
November 9, 2018As a small business blogger I absolutely love discovering new businesses (durr!). But when they are also local to me, just like Roundwood is, this is even more exciting. Emily and Rupert combined their passion for gin and love of...
Small Biz Tip #6 – Twitter Awards
November 7, 2018Starting up your own business reaps it’s own rewards I’m sure. But how about if you are actually recognised, by winning an award? Most of you are probably thinking I don’t have time to fill out forms, write pages of...
A Gin-credible Gift from I Love Gin
November 6, 2018My October Gin Box is the second one I have received from I Love Gin and I was super excited. If you missed my first gin-tastic review, you can check it out here. There is definitely something about an I...
Live like a Mermaid Thanks to Seatox
October 31, 2018Hopefully you are getting a ‘sea’ kinda feel from the title of this post. If you aren’t, keep reading and I’m sure you’ll get those kinda feels soon! Seatox is all about finding your inner sea vibes, being a mermaid...
Small Biz Tip #5 – Twitter Chats/Hours
October 23, 2018If you’ve read my Small Biz Tip #2, you’ll have already seen me briefly mention about Twitter Chats/Hours. So many people either don’t know these exist, or just don’t utilise them to their maximum potential. If you fit into either...
Small Biz Gift Guide – Gift Hampers and Boxes
October 22, 2018Sometimes, you don’t know what to buy someone. Or, on the flip side, you know what to buy someone but you want to make it extra special. This is exactly where gift hampers and gift boxes come in. And they...
Energy Ball Taste Test with Little Jem’s Kitchen
October 13, 2018I’m always on the look out to try alternative ways of getting energy, instead of grabbing a packet of sweets or chocolate bar. I love reviewing small businesses, and even more so when there’s food involved. I’d seen Little Jem’s...
Small Biz Tip #4 – Staying Motivated with a Small Business
October 10, 2018If you are a Small Business owner then congrats. That’s such a big achievement in itself. But there may be times where you are scratching about wondering where your motivation has disappeared to. Well, if that happens, here’s a few...
Stylish Coffee with Mike Fish Ceramics
October 1, 2018This post is part of my #ShopSmall Blog Series For anyone that knows me, I am a big coffee lover. And as much as I like to spend time choosing the origin of my coffee, I also like to enjoy...
American Goodies Straight to your Door with Taffy Mail
September 30, 2018I think we’ve all indulged every now and then in some American treats. It’s hard enough resisting them when you spot them in the supermarket, especially when you can get marshmallows the size of your plate! Well, now you can...
Small Biz Tip #3 – Packaging
September 25, 2018Sometimes with promoting and advertising, it’s about letting your customers do that for you. And that’s exactly what I see the most on Instagram and Twitter. People posting photos or tweets of the wonderful packaging their item/s has arrived in....
Sushi and Street Food on a Budget – Student Special
September 21, 2018Are there any other sushi lovers out there? I just can’t get enough of it. Once I start eating at Yo! Sushi I just want to grab another dish and try something else. Nothing can stop me ha ha. The...
Small Biz Gift Guide – Pins
September 12, 2018Pins Pins Pins. I’ve got your pin collection COVERED. If you want to create or build upon your collection, you are in exactly the right place. It’s like pin heaven! I’ve put together this Gift Guide to help you discover...
Small Biz Tip #2 – Twitter
September 7, 2018Twitter, Twitter, Twitter. The gateway to getting your business out there and increasing your customer base. But, are you really using it to it’s full potential? Check out these suggestions below to help you on your way to increasing your engagement...
Romantic Getaway to Mauritius
August 14, 2018Mauritius has always been on my bucket list for a 2 week getaway, along with lots of beautiful other countries and places. You see photos and hear stories about it but there’s nothing like experiencing the beauty and scenery for...
Small Biz Tip #1 – Giveaways
August 6, 2018Now, as a Small Biz, there is not always a pot of money sitting around to be able to give everyone free items from your business. This is where social media and giveaways come in. If you are giving away...